Emerald River Cruises - Emerald Radiance

Emerald Radiance

Designed exclusively for Portugal’s golden waterways, Emerald Radiance is an intimate haven sailing the beautiful Douro River. Hosting just 112 guests, she offers a relaxed boutique atmosphere and exceptional views of the Douro Valley’s terraced vineyards. Unique among Emerald’s fleet, she features a river-view Serenity Pool on the Sun Deck, alongside elegant Riverview Suites and an open-air terrace. From Porto to historic hillside villages, Radiance delivers effortless discovery in contemporary comfort.

Ship facts

Maiden voyage2017
Guests112
Crew37
Decks4
Width
11
m
Length
89
m
Speed
13
kn

Emerald Radiance

Emerald Radiance sails the Douro river passing the beautiful cities & towns of Portugal. It´s an intimate ship with a capacity of just 112 guests. You can expect a spacious ship, designed to ensure the most comfortable journey. Onboard you have features such as the swimming pool that turns into a cinema, access to a wellness area, hair dresser, gym, entertainment, daytime pool & bar and luxuriously appointed suites to retire to at the end of the day.

Entertainment

A wide range of entertaining activities are available for you to enjoy - demonstrations, educational lectures, onboard shows and Emerald  Radiance ’s standout feature is the heated swimming pool with a retractable roof which offers a 180-degree view at the aft of the ship. At night, the swimming pool transforms into a cinema, complete with fresh popcorn and delicious cocktails!
The pool with a retractable roof

Entertainment

A wide range of entertaining activities are available for you to enjoy - demonstrations, educational lectures, onboard shows and Emerald  Radiance ’s standout feature is the heated swimming pool with a retractable roof which offers a 180-degree view at the aft of the ship. At night, the swimming pool transforms into a cinema, complete with fresh popcorn and delicious cocktails!

The pool with a retractable roof

The Cinema

Entertainment

A wide range of entertaining activities are available for you to enjoy - demonstrations, educational lectures, onboard shows and Emerald  Radiance ’s standout feature is the heated swimming pool with a retractable roof which offers a 180-degree view at the aft of the ship. At night, the swimming pool transforms into a cinema, complete with fresh popcorn and delicious cocktails!

The Cinema

Activities

Deck games, a walking track and a place to relax and take in the views awaits on the sun deck or raise a toast with new friends and relax while you watch Europe’s stunning natural beauty pass by.
The sun deck

Activities

Deck games, a walking track and a place to relax and take in the views awaits on the sun deck or raise a toast with new friends and relax while you watch Europe’s stunning natural beauty pass by.

The sun deck

The Reception - a perfect place to meet with friends before excursions or to ask any information you may need to the staff

Activities

Deck games, a walking track and a place to relax and take in the views awaits on the sun deck or raise a toast with new friends and relax while you watch Europe’s stunning natural beauty pass by.

The Reception - a perfect place to meet with friends before excursions or to ask any information you may need to the staff

Food & Drink

Reflections Restaurant, on the Vista Deck, is the main dining room. Here you can enjoy breakfast, lunchtime buffets and a la carte evening meals. Alternatively, the Horizon Lounge is ideal for a self-serve early bird breakfast or light lunch option. On sunny days, you can sit out on The Terrace, an open-air area at the front of the ship that offers fantastic views of the passing landscapes.
At Reflection the menu celebrates seasonal and regional flavours

Food & Drink

Reflections Restaurant, on the Vista Deck, is the main dining room. Here you can enjoy breakfast, lunchtime buffets and a la carte evening meals. Alternatively, the Horizon Lounge is ideal for a self-serve early bird breakfast or light lunch option. On sunny days, you can sit out on The Terrace, an open-air area at the front of the ship that offers fantastic views of the passing landscapes.

At Reflection the menu celebrates seasonal and regional flavours

Reflection Restaurant

Food & Drink

Reflections Restaurant, on the Vista Deck, is the main dining room. Here you can enjoy breakfast, lunchtime buffets and a la carte evening meals. Alternatively, the Horizon Lounge is ideal for a self-serve early bird breakfast or light lunch option. On sunny days, you can sit out on The Terrace, an open-air area at the front of the ship that offers fantastic views of the passing landscapes.

Reflection Restaurant

Horizon Lounge & Bar

Food & Drink

Reflections Restaurant, on the Vista Deck, is the main dining room. Here you can enjoy breakfast, lunchtime buffets and a la carte evening meals. Alternatively, the Horizon Lounge is ideal for a self-serve early bird breakfast or light lunch option. On sunny days, you can sit out on The Terrace, an open-air area at the front of the ship that offers fantastic views of the passing landscapes.

Horizon Lounge & Bar

Body & Soul

Take a yoga class, a refreshing dip in the pool or witness 360° views as you complete laps on the walking track or treat yourself in the Wellness Centre.

Body & Soul

Take a yoga class, a refreshing dip in the pool or witness 360° views as you complete laps on the walking track or treat yourself in the Wellness Centre.
Keep fit at the gym

Body & Soul

Take a yoga class, a refreshing dip in the pool or witness 360° views as you complete laps on the walking track or treat yourself in the Wellness Centre.

Keep fit at the gym

Emerald Radiance

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17 Mar 2027
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Emerald Radiance
  • Departure - Lisbon, Portugal
  • 11 stops  
  • Arrival - Porto (Oporto), Portugal
£3915
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7 nights
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20 Mar 2027
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Emerald Radiance
  • Departure - Porto (Oporto), Portugal
  • 8 stops  
  • Arrival - Porto (Oporto), Portugal
£3161
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10 Apr 2027
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Emerald Radiance
  • Departure - Porto (Oporto), Portugal
  • 11 stops  
  • Arrival - Lisbon, Portugal
£4057
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13 nights
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14 Apr 2027
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Emerald Radiance
  • Departure - Lisbon, Portugal
  • 14 stops  
  • Arrival - Barcelona, Spain
£5260
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17 Apr 2027
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Emerald Radiance
  • Departure - Porto (Oporto), Portugal
  • 11 stops  
  • Arrival - Barcelona, Spain
£4502
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10 nights
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5 May 2027
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Emerald Radiance
  • Departure - Barcelona, Spain
  • 11 stops  
  • Arrival - Porto (Oporto), Portugal
£4929
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5 May 2027
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  • Departure - Barcelona, Spain
  • 14 stops  
  • Arrival - Lisbon, Portugal
£5710
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19 May 2027
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Emerald Radiance
  • Departure - Madrid, Spain
  • 11 stops  
  • Arrival - Porto (Oporto), Portugal
£4861
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19 May 2027
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Emerald Radiance
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  • 14 stops  
  • Arrival - Lisbon, Portugal
£5655
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14 nights
Date
12 Jun 2027
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Emerald Radiance
  • Departure - Porto (Oporto), Portugal
  • 14 stops  
  • Arrival - Paris, France
£6957
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10 Jul 2027
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Emerald Radiance
  • Departure - Paris, France
  • 14 stops  
  • Arrival - Porto (Oporto), Portugal
£6480
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21 Jul 2027
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Emerald Radiance
  • Departure - Lisbon, Portugal
  • 14 stops  
  • Arrival - Madrid, Spain
£5028
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24 Jul 2027
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Emerald Radiance
  • Departure - Porto (Oporto), Portugal
  • 11 stops  
  • Arrival - Madrid, Spain
£4218
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7 nights
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25 Mar 2028
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Emerald Radiance
  • Departure - Porto (Oporto), Portugal
  • 8 stops  
  • Arrival - Porto (Oporto), Portugal
£2867
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5 Apr 2028
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  • 11 stops  
  • Arrival - Porto (Oporto), Portugal
£4925
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5 Apr 2028
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  • 14 stops  
  • Arrival - Lisbon, Portugal
£5167
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8 Apr 2028
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Emerald Radiance
  • Departure - Porto (Oporto), Portugal
  • 11 stops  
  • Arrival - Lisbon, Portugal
£4820
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26 Apr 2028
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Emerald Radiance
  • Departure - Lisbon, Portugal
  • 11 stops  
  • Arrival - Porto (Oporto), Portugal
£5238
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26 Apr 2028
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  • Arrival - Madrid, Spain
£5955
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29 Apr 2028
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Emerald Radiance
  • Departure - Porto (Oporto), Portugal
  • 11 stops  
  • Arrival - Madrid, Spain
£5343
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